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Rye Sourdough Crackers

Barcode 29098330

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No — Rye Sourdough Crackers is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are basic flours, traditional sourdough starter components, traditional sweeteners (honey, black treacle), common vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower), salt, and yeast. There are no industrial extracts, isolated additives, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or refined industrial syrups. Therefore, the product is not ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wholemeal rye flour (contains gluten)
OK

wholemeal wheatflour (contains gluten)
OK

wheat flour (contains gluten)

Ground wheat flour; contains gluten. Includes added minerals/vitamins as part of enrichment.
OK

sourdough starter (11%) (rye flour (contains gluten, starter culture, yeast))
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

rapeseed and sunflower oil

A blend of vegetable oils (rapeseed and sunflower) used for cooking and frying; a common culinary oil.
OK

black treacle

A dark, viscous syrup produced during sugar refining; used as a sweetener and flavoring in baking and desserts.
OK

fermented rye flour (contains gluten)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

deactivated dried yeast

Non-viable yeast used as a leavening agent or nutritional component in baking; provides flavor and nutrients without leavening activity.

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Common questions about Rye Sourdough Crackers

Is Rye Sourdough Crackers ultra-processed?

No — Rye Sourdough Crackers by M&S is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic flours, traditional sourdough starter components, traditional sweeteners (honey, black treacle), common vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower), salt, and yeast. There are no industrial extracts, isolated additives, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or refined industrial syrups. Therefore, the product is not ultra-processed under NOVA.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.